Xeros Valley - Panagia tou Sindi

Summary

Remote sector in a pleasant location overlooking the Xeros river valley. Developed fairly recently with 7 quality sports routes. Potential for more sports and some trad routes. The rock here provides pleasant movement oriented climbing, requiring a variety of climbing techniques in surprisingly exposed positions.

Directions:

Directions described as if approaching from Pafos. Take the F617 towards Salamiou. Just before entering the village of Salamiou take the road on the left (signposted Panagia tou Sinti - difficult to see until passed the turning). Continue down the road to the river bed - approx 5km (becomes gravelled track towards end). Cross the concrete ford to reach the other side of the river, and take the right fork. Track becomes rough for around 200m. As the track rises back up the other side of the valley it improves and becomes tarmac again. Follow this for about 3km (you can see the destination on the right). When a small habitation can be seen hiding on the right, take the small track next to it. Follow this for around 1km until the crag is reached. Parking on the grassy verge.

Aspect:

Faces South West. Gets the sun from mid morning onwards. A large tree in the middle provides welcome shade in warmer weather whilst between routes.